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neglected

/nɪˈɡlektɪd/adjective

उच्चारण निग्लेक्टिड

उपेक्षित, अवहेलित, बदहाल

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    not receiving enough care or attention

    उपेक्षित, अवहेलित, बदहाल

    • neglected children
    • The old temple was in a neglected state.
    • The garden looked neglected after months of rain.
    + 2 more examples
    • The old library is a neglected corner of the school.
    • She felt neglected when her friends stopped calling.

    Synonyms uncared-for abandoned derelict unkempt ignored

    Opposite cared-for well-kept maintained

◇Word family
neglect verbneglect nounnegligent adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

uncared-for abandoned derelict unkempt ignored

Antonyms

cared-for well-kept maintained

?Which word?

Do not confuse negligent (failing to take proper care, as in 'a negligent driver') and negligible (so small that it is not important).

Negligent (उचित सावधानी न बरतने वाला, जैसे 'a negligent driver') और negligible (इतना कम कि महत्वहीन हो, नगण्य) में भ्रम न करें।